Marquerite “Marty” Elsie Grabis, 87, of Welcome, Maryland passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was born in Richwood, West Virginia on April 1, 1933. She graduated from high school in Richwood and then completed her bachelor’s degree in Baltimore, Maryland. Marty was foremost a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was a homemaker, educator, and day care provider. Marty was an active member of Order of the Eastern Star for 50+ years, serving...

Thomas Adam Richey, 86, of LaPlata, MD passed away on June 24, 2020 at the University of Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Tom was born in Cleveland, OH on February 3, 1934 to the late Clyde and Elsie Richey.  He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Richey; children, Thomas (Cathy), Robert, Kelly and Michael Richey; stepchildren, Michael McLaughlin (Chivonne Harrigal) and Brooke Kohlhorst (Benjamin); sister, Audrey Richey; five grandchildren; and two...

Howard A. Hemsley, 89, of Washington, DC departed on Sunday June 21, 2020. He is survived by his loving children, grandchildren and many other relatives. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, 201 St. Mary’s Ave. LaPlata, MD 20646. Arrangements by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be shared at arehartechols.com.

Shelba Jean (Bobbie) Reese 83 of Bryans Road, MD, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2020 in LaPlata, MD. Shelba was born on June 29, 1936 in Toms Creek, VA to the late John and Lola Willis. She is also predeceased by her brother, Lester Willis and son-in-law, Jack Schroth. She is survived by her loving husband, Douglas (Jim) Reese; daughters’ Rhonda Bowie (Randy) and Deborah Schroth; brothers, John Clement Willis and Benny Roger Willis; sister, Lovetta Reece; grandchildren, Kristin...

Jaycee Lynn Vermillion, 20 of Nanjemoy, MD passed away on Friday June 19, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. Jaycee was born on August 9, 1999 in LaPlata, MD to Robert and Krista Vermillion. She is also survived by her brother, Clayton Vermillion; grandparents, Buttons and Lewie Stetler, Joe and Linda Davis; Aunts and uncles, Tandi and David Landolfi, Benny and Denise Vermillion; cousins Kelsey, Kamie, Lexi, Little Benny, Kendall and Steve. She had a smile that was contagious and lit up the...

Thomas Phillip Veness (34) of Waldorf, Maryland, born August 31, 1985, passed June 12, 2020.  He is survived and loved by his wife Danielle, two daughters Thalia Mae and Kara Grace, Jean Veness (Mother), and Josh Lomask (Brother).  Thomas was a devoted patriot and citizen, serving proudly as a United States Marine from 2004 to 2012, deploying on three separate occasions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, Fox Company.  Thomas continued his...

John Paul Coghlan, 80, of Nanjemoy MD passed away on 6/12/20 surrounded by his family at his home in Nanjemoy. Born in April 1940 in Staten Island, NY to Amy Coghlan and Charles Coghlan. John was a husband to Doreen Coghlan, a graduate of USC, and he led a life of public service with Veterans Affairs and Architect of the Capitol. He was a devoted family man and always made sure that his wife, children, grand-children and great-grandchild had everything they needed. John was a handyman who...

Chester David Bowling, 78, of Faulkner, MD entered into eternal rest on June 7, 2020.  Born in Faulkner, MD on December 30, 1941, to the late Henry Bowling Sr. and Eleanor Bowling, Chester is also predeceased by his sisters Martha Clements and Virginia Ann Thompson.  He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Mary Frances Bowling; daughters, Bonnie Langley, Sandra Guy (Francis), and Jill Wathen (Thomas); son Chester Bowling, Jr. (Holly); sister Charlotte Lee Smith; brothers...

Carla Cecil Hall, 50, of Pomfret, MD passed away suddenly on June 5, 2020 at the University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center. Born in Washington, DC to James and Linda Cecil on May 1, 1970, Carla is preceded in death by her mother, Linda Jane Cecil.  She is survived by her father James and his wife, Veronica, her sons James and Joey Hall; step-daughters, Brittany and Amanda Hall; fiancé, Joseph Fitzpatrick; sister, Dana and her husband Randolph; niece, Alyson Roberts; and...